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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

Official group-standard schedules cover prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.

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Environmental Protection Authority
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Coverage version
Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Official ingredient records

2913 matching records
Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

3-Acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4(3H)-dione (dehydroacetic acid) and its salts

CAS 520-45-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 13.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) · Other limitations: Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 13, source row 63 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4(3H)-dione (dehydroacetic acid) and its salts

CAS 16807-48-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 13.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) · Other limitations: Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 13, source row 64 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Amino-2,4-dichlorophenol and its hydrochloride (3-amino-2,4-dichlorophenol HCl)

CAS 61693-42-3 · EC 262-909-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 227.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5% (as hydrochloride) (b) 1.5% (as hydrochloride) · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 227, source row 274 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Amino-2,4-dichlorophenol and its hydrochloride (3-amino-2,4-dichlorophenol HCl)

CAS 61693-43-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 227.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5% (as hydrochloride) (b) 1.5% (as hydrochloride) · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 227, source row 275 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Amino-2-chlor-6-methylphenol, (5-amino-6-chloro-o-cresol)

CAS 84540-50-1 · EC 283-144-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 283.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% (b) 0.5% · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp. - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 283, source row 341 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Amino-2-chlor-6-methylphenol, and its hydrochloride (5-amino-6-chloro-o-cresol, HCl)

CAS 80419-48-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 283.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% (b) 0.5% · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp. - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 283, source row 342 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Amino-7-(dimethylamino)-2-methoxyphenoxazin-5-ium chloride (Basic Blue 124)

CAS 67846-56-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 305.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · Warnings: ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 305, source row 367 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Hydroxy-N-(o-tolyl)-4-[(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Pigment Red 112)

CAS 6535-46-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 11.

Conditions: Colour index: 12370 · CAS: 6535-46-2 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 11, source row 12 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate (iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, IPBC, iodocarb)

CAS 55406-53-6 · EC 259-627-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 56.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products (c) Deodorants/ antiperspirants · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.02% (b) 0.01% (c) 0.0075% · Other limitations: (a), (b) and (c): Not to be used in oral and lip products (b) and (c): Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age, except in bath products/shower gels and shampoo (b) Not to be used in body lotion and body cream Concerns any products aimed to be applied on a large part of the body. · Warnings: For (a): Not to be used for children under three years of age.* *Solely for products, other than bath products/shower gels and shampoo, which might be used for children under three years of age. For (b) and (c): Not to be used for children under three years of age.** **Solely for products, which might be used for children under three years of age.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 56, source row 139 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Methylamino-4-nitro​phenoxyethanol* (2-[3-(methylamino)-4-nitrophenoxy]ethanol)

CAS 59820-63-2 · EC 261-940-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 235.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating systems Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 5, reference 235, source row 284 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Nitro-p-hydroxyethyl​aminophenol (4-[(2-hydroxyethyl)​amino]-3-nitrophenol)

CAS 65235-31-6 · EC 265-648-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 248.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Non-oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3.0% (b) 1.85% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past. For (b): ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 248, source row 302 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-[(4-(Acetylamino)phenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulfo-2-naphthalenyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 3441-14-3 · EC 222-348-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1269.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1269, source row 1318 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-[(4-Amino-3-methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro​anthracen-1-yl)amino]-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium, methylsulfate salt (HC Blue No. 17)

CAS 16517-75-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 288.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0% (b) 2.0% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 288, source row 349 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one (4',5'-dibromofluorescein; Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 596-03-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1333.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1333, source row 1404 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one (4',5'-dibromofluorescein; Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 4372-02-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1333.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1333, source row 1405 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro​[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Solvent Red 72)

CAS 596-03-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 75.

Conditions: Colour index: 45370 · CAS: 596-03-2 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid

Source:Schedule 6, reference 75, source row 77 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8

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